163d Fighter Squadron Blacksnakes A-10 Warthog Model, Fairchild, 1/33 Mahogany
$ 242.36
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163d Fighter Squadron Blacksnakes A-10 Warthog Model Fly with the Blacksnakes of the 163rd FS in the Indiana Air National Guard. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a piece you'll love. Length- 15 inches Made from Mahogany US Veteran Owned Business The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger. History The squadron was first activated as the 365th Fighter Squadron on 1 January 1943 at Richmond Army Air Base, Virginia as one of the original squadrons of the 358th Fighter Group. The squadron initially began training with the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. Later that year, the unit replaced its Warhawks with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, which it flew for the remainder of the war. The squadron left the United States in September 1943.[3][4] The 365th arrived in England during October 1943, where it began operations with Eighth Air Force on 20 December 1943, but was transferred to Ninth Air Force in February 1944. The unit engaged primarily in missions escorting bombers attacking targets on the continent of Europe until April 1944. The squadron then dive bombed marshalling yards and airfields and attacked enemy communications during April and May from its new station, an advanced landing ground[5] at RAF High Halden, to help prepare for the invasion of Normandy.[4] The squadron escorted troop carrier formations on D Day and the following day as the formations dropped paratroopers on the Cotentin Peninsula. For the remainder of June, it attacked rail lines, troop concentrations, bridges and transport. The squadron moved to France in July and, from its base at Cretteville, took part in operations that resulted in the Allied breakthrough at St Lo. The squadron continued to fly escort, interdiction and close air support missions during the Allied drive across France and into Germany.[4] The squadron received a Distinguished Unit Citation for its actions between 24 December 1944 and 2 January 1945, when it supported Seventh Army attacking railroads and rolling stock, other vehicles and enemy artillery formations. It also destroyed numerous Luftwaffe fighters while defending against Operation Bodenplatte, an attack concentrating on forward Allied air bases in an attempt by the Luftwaffe to attain air superiority in the area of the Battle of the Bulge. In March, the squadron attacked German forces attempting to withdraw across the Rhine River, destroying motor transport and hampering the withdrawal efforts, earning a second Distinguished Unit Citation. The following month, the squadron attacked enemy airfields near Munich and Ingolstadt, engaging aircraft and supporting the advance of ground forces in the area, earning a third award of the Distinguished Unit Citation. The squadron was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Palm by the Government of France for its assistance in the liberation of France.[4] The squadron was credited with the destruction of 27 enemy aircraft during the war.[6]
355th Tactical Fighter Squadron Fighting Falcons, 4 inch Patch, Sew arrived safely as described. Easy Transaction. Fast Shipping. Excellent Packaging..thank you so much. Super patch in mint condition. Great price. Top quality. I was stationed at Mytrle Beach AFB 1986 - 1989. This patch bring back good memories. Thank you
The item arrived as described. The patch was a quality item in new condition. The patch has an excellent appearance and will fit right into my collection. The seller has great communication with the buyer. This was a value for me. Looking forward to doing business again with this 5 Star Seller again.
Easy and fast transaction. Package was stated on tracking as delivered on Nov. 26 but arrived on Dec. 1 which I don’t consider the seller’s fault but rather the postal system. I actually thought is was lost but happy it finally came.
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